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Annette Marquis
Upcoming Appearances/Events
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Date:
December 7, 2024 11:00am - 2:00pm |
Venue: Local Author Showcase at Midlothian Library |
Address:
100 Millworks Crossing Midlothian, VA 23114 |
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| Notes: Join me and other authors from Chesterfield County and surrounding areas who have published books from 2021–2024 in a variety of genres for a local author showcase. All are welcome to this free event. More information will be available soon. | ||||||||
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Date:
December 8, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Venue: Book Launch Celebration and Reading with the LGBTQ+ Community & Allies |
Address:
1407 Sherwood Ave Richmond, VA 23220 |
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| Notes: Join memoirist, Annette Marquis, in the Iridian Gallery at Diversity Richmond, as she invites you into her journey to discovering her parents’ secrets and revealing her own as a lesbian coming of age in the 1970s. Enjoy a short reading from the book, interactive activities, book signing, and a chance to connect with others. Come celebrate this inspiring release, and be part of a conversation about truth, healing, and living authentically. A portion of the proceeds will go to support Diversity Richmond, a hub for the LGBTQ+ community in Central Virginia. | ||||||||
Recent Appearances/Events
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Date:
November 24, 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm |
Venue: Grow RVA at South of the James Farmers Market |
Address:
4021 Forest Hill Ave Richmond, VA 23225 |
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| Notes: Join me and other Virginia authors at GrowRVA at the South of the James Farmers Market on November 24. | ||||||||
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Date:
November 23, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Venue: Grow RVA at RVA Big Market |
Address:
4308 Hermitage Rd Bryan Park Richmond, VA 23227 |
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| Notes: Join me and other Virginia authors at GrowRVA at the RVA Big Market on November 23 | ||||||||
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Date:
November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
Venue: Living Into the Truth Virtual Book Launch Celebration |
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| Notes: Join us for the virtual book launch celebration of "Living Into the Truth: A Daughter's Journey of Discovery," a memoir exploring family secrets and the search for identity. During this evening of storytelling, reflection, and connection, author Annette Marquis will share her journey of uncovering truths and embracing forgiveness. Enjoy a short reading from the book, interactive activities, book signing, and a chance to connect with others. Come celebrate this inspiring release, and be part of a conversation about truth, healing, and living authentically. | ||||||||
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Date:
November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Venue: Living Into the Truth Book Launch Celebration |
Address:
First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1000 Blanton Ave Richmond, VA 23221 |
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| Notes: Join us for the Book Launch Celebration of "Living Into the Truth: A Daughter's Journey of Discovery," a memoir exploring family secrets and the search for identity. During this evening of storytelling, reflection, and connection, author Annette Marquis will share her journey of uncovering truths and embracing forgiveness. Enjoy a short reading from the book, interactive activities, book signing, and a chance to connect with others. Come celebrate this inspiring release, and be part of a conversation about truth, healing, and living authentically. Books will be available for pre-purchase when you register and at the event. A portion of the proceeds will go to support Rainbow Chalice, a group acknowledging, supporting, and celebrating the UU LGBTQIA+ Community. | ||||||||
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Date:
October 6, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm |
Venue: James River Writers Conference |
Address:
Richmond Convention Center Richmond, VA |
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| Notes: Family Outings: Telling Personal Stories in Memoir -- How do you sensitively present personal stories involving your loved and not-so-loved ones? How do you turn private moments into such powerful storytelling that they resonate with a wide audience? Hear from three skilled memoirists who choose to shine a light on their upbringing and ancestry in order to grapple with their personal legacies. Panelists: Annette Marquis, Nadia Owusu, Kiki Petrosino Moderator: Rosa Castellano Room: E10C | ||||||||
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Date:
October 6, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm |
Venue: James River Writers Conference |
Address:
Richmond Convention Center Richmond, VA |
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| Notes: AI for Writers -- Would you know if AI (Artificial Intelligence) wrote this panel description? With the rapid advancement of AI technology, writers now have access to powerful tools that can enhance their craft, from idea generation to content optimization. But what about ethical considerations, such as copyright, attribution, and the balance between human creativity and machine assistance? Hear more about the uses and misuses of AI from actual people using it in their work and see examples of how you can use it in yours. Panelists: Andrew Bell, Annette Marquis Moderator: Wendy DeGroat Room: E11A | ||||||||
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Date:
October 5, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am |
Venue: James River Writers Conference |
Address:
Richmond Convention Center Richmond, Virginia |
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| Notes: Authentically Peopling Your World -- The world is full of so many different kinds of people, and our works have the opportunity to reflect that. Hear from three acclaimed authors about how you can convincingly, sensitively, and authentically populate your worlds with characters like and unlike yourself. Panelists: Shastri Akella, Cheryl A. Head, Tracey Livesay Moderator: Annette Marquis Room: E10D | ||||||||
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Date:
October 5, 2024 11:50am - 12:10pm |
Venue: James River Writers Conference |
Address:
Richmond Convention Center Richmond, VA |
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| Notes: "Living Into the Truth: A Daughters Journey of Discovery" autograph session | ||||||||
